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M3GAN 2.0 Debuts with $10 Million Opening, Recasts Doll as Action Hero

The sequel is fueling industry talks on stronger AI oversight by recasting M3GAN as a reluctant protector in high-octane battles

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Overview

  • M3GAN 2.0 is projected to earn $10 million during its June 27 opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo The film shifts from horror to an action-driven format while spotlighting the urgency of AI regulation
  • Director Gerard Johnstone has given M3GAN an unexpected redemption arc that positions her as a protector rather than a menace
  • AMELIA’s character arc pays homage to Ghost in the Shell themes, deepening the sequel’s exploration of AI autonomy
  • Universal Pictures has enlisted Allison Williams as executive producer on a 2026 SOULM8TE spinoff and is already in talks for a third M3GAN installment